I use the small rectangular insulators, 2.5 inches long,
1.5 inches across the diagonals, 1.0 inch across grooves,
with my 3/16 inch Big Grips. I "reform" the radius of the
grips using a rubber mallot after twisting a couple of turns
to hold the sides together. Place the looped end on a piece
of wood to protect the bottom side while whacking with the
rubber mallot. It takes about 6 whacks with the rubber mallot
(or 3 or 4 whacks with a 3 lb hammer). A properly reformed
grip will just fit in the grooves. I know, it is a violation of the
"Prime Directive". None of my 7 towers have fallen down in
20+ years and several very high wind events (tornado, etc).
de Tom N4KG
On Tue, 12 Jun 2001 Stan or Patricia Griffiths <w7ni@easystreet.com>
writes:
> Does anyone know if ordinary 3/16" EHS with Guy Grips can be
> used with 500D insulators or do they have to be 502's?
>
> I have never seen a 3/16" guy grip . . .
>
> Stan
> w7ni@easystreet.com
>
>
>
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